A tragic bus accident occurred on Saturday morning in Mississippi, leaving seven people dead and numerous others injured. The incident took place on Interstate 20 near Bovina in Warren County, when a commercial bus carrying passengers veered off the highway and overturned. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
Six passengers were pronounced dead at the scene, while another succumbed to their injuries at a local hospital. Among the victims were a 6-year-old boy and his 16-year-old sister, identified by their heartbroken mother. The Warren County Coroner, Doug Huskey, confirmed their identities, while authorities are diligently working to identify the remaining victims.
Thirty-seven passengers sustained injuries and were transported to hospitals in Vicksburg and Jackson for medical treatment. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is actively investigating the cause of the crash and has not yet released the names of the deceased.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, prompting an outpouring of grief and condolences for the victims and their families. Further information regarding the accident and the ongoing investigation will be released as it becomes available.
